Category: Foghorn Focus
Speaking Truth to Power
Known for his independent thinking, analytical rigor, and commitment to principle, Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie opened the PVA Annual Conventio [...]
The True Value of MariTrends
On Feb. 6, 2020, the Passenger Vessel Association wrapped up the final day of one of its most successful MariTrends in Tampa. While the idea of COVID [...]
A Gathering on the River
It was truly a pleasure to welcome so many friends and colleagues to Cincinnati and Covington, Ky., for this year’s PVA Annual Convention at MariTren [...]
Increasing Your Direct Bookings
When thinking about ticket sales in small business, one cannot deny the importance of direct bookings. Overall, more direct bookings are directly lin [...]

Building Trust and Driving Bookings
The Engine Of ConfidenceIn our industry, we often talk about conversion rates, cost-per-acquisition, and marketing spend. These are the metrics o [...]

The Digital Mariner
The mariner’s journey has always required patience, precision, and perseverance—not only at sea, but also when navigating the credentialing process. [...]

Achieving Quick Wins in Cybersecurity
Digital outages are inevitable for any business. A chief executive of a marine transportation company asked this great question: “How do we keep our [...]

Active Shooter Preparedness for Passenger Vessels
It is a beautiful late-spring day on the water, and everything seems to be going perfectly. Boarding concluded on schedule, the trip is underway with [...]

Under Construction
A look ahead at Vessels to be delivered in 2026 and beyond [...]
Making Waves
From dinner cruise boats to sightseeing vessels, from overnight cruise ships to passenger and vehicle ferries, 2025 saw several new vessels join PVA [...]